All artistic symbolism can be explained by the evolution of ideas and associations. The meaning of sunflowers has its roots in the past and has germinated widespread discussions, both in science ...

In 1963, 16-year-old Bruce McAllister mailed a four-question survey to 150 novelists, asking if they intentionally planted symbolism in their work. Here’s what they had to say.

In contrast with symbolism AI, which strives to start with the higher-level concepts of the mind, connectionism essentially mimics the brain, creating adaptive networks that can "learn" and ...

To talk more about the symbolism of this singular building and these attacks, we're joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Philip Kennicott. He's a senior art and architecture critic at The ...